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Purpose The successful protection detail favors the use of proactive measures to avoid the confrontation, while maintaining a reactive capability in the form of good plans, procedures and training to aid in escaping the confrontation. Dignitary Protection 02/08/04 The vast majority of organized attacks are successful The bodyguards usually die The bodyguards rarely fire their guns effectively, if at all The bodyguards gunfire almost never affects the outcome of the attack You must take a proactive approach to protection details.

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Identifying the threat level The perceived threat on the principal will determine the type of protective detail and countermeasures used. Political Candidate/Dignitary/Celebrity What does he or she represent Issues and stands Prior actions against the individual Current threat data Dignitary Protection 02/08/04

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Terminology and Definitions Advance Survey General terms applied to all security activities, plans and arrangements made prior to and in connection with the visit of the principal to a given area Route Survey The selection of primary and alternate routes of travel for the principal, and the measures taken to make the route secure for travel Site Survey The investigation and resultant plans of security for a given location. Generally involves all the security measures taken at a place to be visited by the principal. Examples would be a hotel, mall, speech sites, etc. Secure Area Any area/location that has been surveyed, cleared of unauthorized persons, is technically secure and is continuously secure by establishing post assignments prior to use

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Terminology and Definitions Security Room The immediate control center for a specific detail or location, such as in a hotel room, principals residence, etc. To be used by Officers not on post but involved in the protection detail. Security Post An area of responsibility established to form a part of the security network. This may be fixed or mobile and there are generally three types; Surveillance, Check point and Special Assignment. Holding Room Secure room at the visit site, usually a private room set aside for the principals privacy and convenience. Also used to hold the principal in the event of a problem and exiting is not an immediate option. Motorcade A formally organized group of vehicles traveling along a specific route in a controlled formation

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Terminology and Definitions Pilot Car A marked cruiser which precedes the motorcade by approximately ¼ mile scanning the route for dangers, obstructions and problem areas Lead Car The vehicle immediately preceding the motorcade occupied by the team leader, advance man and local officers. Principals Car The vehicle designated to carry the principal Follow Up car Protective services vehicle always immediately following the principal. PI Car Vehicle carrying protective intelligence teams. The teams are responsible for responding to and resolving any issues or activities along the route which may involve possible threats or disruptions.

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Terminology and Definitions Detail Leader Senior protective detail person in overall charge of the protective services function. Shift Leader Protective Detail Officer in charge of personnel on a given shift Site Leader Detail Officer in charge of a particular location. Is responsible for setting up all security posts, conducting roll call and maintaining overall control of the site prior to the principals arrival Intel Detail officers in area watching area reporting any suspicious persons or activity

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Close Proximity Recommended Minimum 5 to 6 person team Protect left side of the principal Point man should have the principal in his peripheral view 50% of the time Attempt to block the path of the attacker Do not let the principal enter a doorway first In hallways keep the principal in the center Keep the principal away from doorways, alcoves, etc Move towards the attacker not away

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Close Proximity During an assault Push the principal to the ground Cover the principal Push the principal into the crowd Evacuate the principal to the limo or safe room within the building or leave the building Id the problem and take action if within arms reach Use handshake release –Apply pressure to wrist joint and pull up on the thumb Block items being thrown Protect the principal

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Working the Principal Overall Mission Prevent injury, embarrassment, kidnapping, assignation and safe guard the principals schedule Brief the principal Make sure the principal knows how the protective detail works –The primary function of the detail is security and is not a matter or convenience to the principal –He/She will follow all orders given by Shift leader in the event of an emergency

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Working the Principal Demeanor General –Do not smoke –Do not chew gum –Do not engage the principal in conversation unless initiated by the principal (does not apply to the Shift Leader) –Maintain a uniform attitude of professionalism

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Working the Principal Demeanor General –Keep handcuffs and weapons discreetly secured –Refer any problems to the Detail Leader –Stay alert and ready for any problems –Remember your primary objective is to protect the principal. Do nothing to comprise the security of the principal, yet utilize tact, discretion and common sense

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Dignitary Protection 02/08/04 Arrivals and Departures DL 24 31SLP DDD Each position has a specific task: The Detail Leader DL calls the check points while the motorcade is moving # 1 is usually the only shooter if needed The Drivers D always stay with the vehicles Lead carFollow up carPrincipals car

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Dignitary Protection 02/08/04 Arrivals and Departures DL SLP DDD Each position has a specific task upon arrival to the location:

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Route Surveys Have a primary and secondary route of travel Each route should be mapped out with check points Check points should be no farther than 1/8 of a mile apart Each turn should be designated as a checkpoint and preceded with left or right Detail leader should call off check points to Command post and Advance personnel as they approach site Survey should note any possible problem areas –Overpass –Construction areas –Possible choke points with motorcade Use maps if possible and make sure the directions are clear and easy to follow

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Site Surveys Purpose is to identify undesirable elements and physical hazards Contact person in charge of site Evaluate where the event is to occur Consider time principal will be exposed Examine factors difficult to control –Crowd –Press –Items outside secure areas Other buildings onlookers

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Site Surveys Check all travel times and verify –Drive primary and alternate routes Check and evaluate all emergency data –Phone numbers –Communication equipment Does it work inside the area –Emergency Escape Route Determine location of Holding room Establish security posts Determine personnel logistics for site

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Site Surveys If possible get copies of floor plans and master key –Maybe needed in the event of an emergency and escape Establish buffer areas –best if not less than 30 ft –Press area –General Public –Invitees Prepare Preliminary survey report